Muslim Practices Flashcards
Name the five pillars
Shahadah
Salah
Sawn
Zakah
Hajj
Shahadah
The statement of faith in Allah as the only God and Muhammad as his messenger
Salah
Ritual Prayer
Sawn
Fasting during Ramadan
Zakah
Charity donations out of earning
Hajj
Pilgrimage to the Kaaba in Mecca
When do people recite the Shahadah and why?
- Whispered into the ears of newborns
- Recite before death
It shows that your whole life (from start to end) has been dedicated to Allah, which shows devotion and faith
Why might some say the Shahadah is the most important pillar?
“I declare that there is no God but Allah and Muhammad is his messenger”
- Prophet Muhammad suggested reciting it before death
- You can’t be Muslim without believing in the Shahadah
- Shows Islam is monotheistic
- Reinforces the idea of Shirk
- Shows Muhammad is the most important Prophet
- Reinforces Muslim belief in Qur’an since it says that Muhammad was his messenger
What are the 10 Obligatory Acts
Salah
Sawm
Zakah
Hajj
Jihad
Khums
Ma’roof
Munkar
Tawalla
Tabarra
Jihad
Struggle
Khums
20% Tax on yearly earnings
Ma’roof
Directing others towards good
Munkar
Forbidding Evil
Tawalla
Expressing love towards good/those in Allah’s path
Tabarra
Expressing hatred/disassociation with those who oppose Allah
How might Ma’roof influence a Muslim today?
Muslims may try to spread and preach the Word of Allah in order to direct others towards good
Why are there additional acts in Shi’a?
When their community was much smaller, they were habitually oppressed by others. Therefore they had to find ways to support each other; Khums
Why are there additional acts in Shi’a?
When their community was much smaller, they were habitually oppressed by others. Therefore they had to find ways to support each other; Khums
The 10 Obligatory Acts include all of the Five Pillars except which one?
Shahadah - it is covered by some additional acts
Which of The 10 Obligatory Acts applies to all Muslims?
Jihad
What are the 7 stages of preparation for Salah?
- The Adhan (Call to Prayer)
- Making way to Prayer
- Arriving at the Mosque
- Wudu (Ritual Washing)
- Covering the body
- Arriving at the Prayer Hall
- The Iqamah (Second Call to Prayer)
What is The Adhan and why is it recited?
It’s a passage recited by the Mu’adhin on loudspeakers to make sure people will not miss prayer
“Allah is the greatest”, (Shahadah)
They may do this to remind themselves that Allah is the Centre of their life and it shows how they are devoted to him so they pray in the mosque every friday
What is Wudu and why is it done?
- It is Ritual Washing; designed to purify the body and soul for prayer. — The Prophet Muhammad said that the key to Salah is Cleanliness
- First, the Niyyah (Intention) is made, by clearing the mind, and the wash begins
Why must the body be covered?
This shows Allah only looks into the heart and doesn’t concern the body’s appearance